Shoaib Bashir becomes the first spinner since 2006 to take a five-wicket haul in a Test at Trent Bridge as England secured a 241 runs victory on day four of the Second Test against West Indies.
Shoaib Bashir Leads England for 241 runs Victory at Nottingham
England secured a second test and series win after securing a stunning victory at Nottingham. Bashir’s five-wicket haul for 41 runs has shattered West Indies batting lineup. At the start of day 04, England resumed with 250 runs to set up a target of 425. After an impressive partnership of 61 runs for the first wicket, West Indies lost its grip on the match.
Shoaib Bashir got into action when McKenzie was back in the dugout for one after an inside edge to Jamie Smith.
Meanwhile, Woakes bagged the wicket of Brathwaite for 47 runs in the 16th over. Bashir reduced West Indies to 5 for 82 runs after packing Kavem Hodge on a lbw with the fourth ball he faced.
First home Test fifer ☑️
Our youngest bowler to take five in a home men’s Test ☑️
The first spinner since Muralitharan to take five wickets in a men’s Test at Trent Bridge since 2006 ☑️
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Alick Athanzae was sent back to Pavilion for one after he pointed the ball towards Joe Root who was ready to Slip around the wicket for the left-hander.
With his fast bowling skills, Wood picked the wicket of Sinclair in the 24th over as the ball touched the glove on a short ball that went to Zak Crawley. Following that Atkinson who picked a seven-wicket haul in the first test, accounted Joshua Da Silva on lbw for 14 and dismissed Alzarri for a duck.
Meanwhile, Jason Holder came out with an entertaining 37 runs for the side, but Bashir’s spin paid off picking the wickets of the former and Shamar Joseph which sealed the victory of the side.
The England captain spoke about the spinner in the post-match conference. “The comeback after West Indies’ opening partnership was quite remarkable and Bash [Shoaib Bashir] showed the world what he is about.
“On a wicket that has not necessarily offered a lot for the spinners in the game, the ability he had to change his pace, change his line, manipulate how he wanted the ball to react out of the surface, was top class.
Ollie Pope’s century which elevated England for 416 runs in the first innings of the second test was named as the Player of the match. “I have been putting some hard work into my game and feel really good about where it is at. That gives me confidence and I am happy with how I have played. Hopefully, that can continue.” said Pope.
With securing the series win, England will be facing West Indies in the last test starting on July 26 at Edgbaston Birmingham.
